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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.64, 7,282.51 and 3,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.64, 7,282.51 and 3,040.24 is: 4,195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.64 : 7,282.51 = 3,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.64/7,282.51 = 3,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.64x = 7,282.51 × 3,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.64x = 22,140,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140,578.20/5,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.17

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